By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has charged the management of Nigeria Television Authority, Channel 5, to prioritize security reportage by exploring new opportunities for collaboration especially in the areas of security and flooding.
The minister gave this charge when the management staff of the station paid her a courtesy visit to her office.
She noted that residents in hard to reach communities should be well informed about the impact of flooding and security challenges in recent times.
Mahmoud, expressed appreciation for the robust relationship the administration has enjoyed with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), noting that the station has continued to provide quality information in the media landscape.
According to her; “First, I want to express our sincere appreciation for the enduring relationship we have enjoyed with the Nigeria Television Authority (NTA), the largest network in Africa.
“To state the obvious, the NTA has continued to provide quality information in the media landscape and we are truly grateful for your service to our residents at the grassroots.
“For us, our partnership has been a cornerstone of our mutual success, and we are grateful for the support and collaboration we have experienced over the years through your accurate reportage.
“Let me assure you that as we look towards the future, we are keen to further strengthen our relationship and explore new opportunities for collaboration especially in the areas of security and flooding”.
The minister expressed the hope that significant potential would enhance the joint efforts and achieve even greater outcomes in areas of security and flooding.
Earlier in his remarks, the General Manager NTA Channel 5, Mr. Paul Atte, noted that the station had in the past enjoyed a fruitful relationship with the FCT Administration, just as he appealed for a stronger collaboration.
He pledged that despite the current challenges facing the station, the NTA Channel 5 will still uphold its standard as a “unity station”.
